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Startling Small Bathroom Design Ideas

The bathroom is your domain of relief. It should bring comfort and joy to your life and should welcome your daily necessities in style and personality. Having a small bathroom seems to have no room for style, but with a little motivation and creativity, you can transform this important room. If your bathroom is in need of a remodel, or just a slight makeover, here are some great bathroom renovation ideas that will improve any boring or out of style washroom.

When you remodel a bathroom, you can change aspects from lighting to fixtures. In the bathroom you want to have adequate lighting. Some ideas would be changing harsh lighting with staged lighting, or even lights at the vanity and near the bathtub. Changing lighting won't break your budget, as a lot of fixtures can be inexpensive. You can also save money by doing it yourself. Yet, know when to hire outside help, such as a local remodeling contractor. You can check yellow pages, and online to find one near you. All you need to do is Google \"local city remodeling\" and see what comes up.

2) Tiles. Tiles are a great addition to your new bathroom because they allow for unlimited options in color and design. They are also far more durable than other types of materials on the market, and if a tile breaks, you won't have to replace the whole floor. For contrast you can use different color grout than the tiles themselves, or you can use different color tiles around the boarders of the floor. Tiles are rugged and durable, and they give the bathroom an elegant feel that many other surfaces can't match.

A fourth challenge is to provide adequate lighting. Natural light is always to be preferred over artificial light, but it is often very difficult to add windows in a small area. Tube lights (which bring light through a tube from the roof to the ceiling admit a surprising amount of natural light. Skylights are also an outstanding choice if you are working on the top floor of the house.

In working with a small area, planning each aspect of the remodel is critical. You will want to ensure every decision fits with all other choices and decisions. Any mistakes in choosing items you will use in your remodel or colors will be exaggerated in a small bathroom. Begin with your budget. Know how much you can spend, because you will almost certainly need to compromise in selecting fixtures and other materials. Then, set priorities for your design and the materials. For example, is it more important to have a spa shower or to have a heated floor?